Sturgis High School - Sturgensian Yearbook (Sturgis, MI)

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“In Leading Roles ” WILLIAM STEVENS—Here is one person in S. H. S. who really had fun in life. This “Navy Man” was very active in the local Civil Air Patrol, being one of its oldest members. He took a part in chorus activities, hut he considers his biggest achievement as that of earning his sergeant’s stripes in the C. A. P. VERA MAE STRANG—Vera never failed to do well with her school work and succeeded in making the Honor Roll. Like so many other progressive, modern girls, she made commercial sub¬ jects her major. Bookkeeping, typing, and shorthand all knew her as a “whizz”, and we needn’t imagine very hard to picture her holding down a top-notch office job some day in the near future. MARIALYCE STUTZ — The chorus and operetta showed that Marialyce could use her vocal chords, and the active part she played in the G. A. A. and girls’ intramurals proved she had “sporting blood.” She helped to make the Sturgensian a success by serving on the sales staff. She also was an active member of our art club during her third year in high school. VVAVA LOUISE TEADT—In Wava’s specialty, commercial subjects, she rated high. She had a rather quiet personality and carefully steered clear of heated controversies, but she worked hard on the J-Hop and no ore ever doubted her interest, sincer- ity, and worth to the class. ROBERT L. TOZER—After a hard day at school in both technical and cultural classes and playing a tough game of intra¬ mural basketball, Bob liked to relax at his apprentice job at the Posture Chair Co. His ambition is to be an upholsterer and to that end he devoted his school years. JOSEPH EDWIN WAGNER— Ed devoted his time to agricul¬ ture, in school and out. He really knew his pigs, of course, and the corn he fed them. The school agricultural lab was as familiar to him as home, and as an F. F. A. officer, he played an active part in stimulating farm youth toward organizing a real rural community of action in the future. No one will forget Ed’s all-around participa¬ tion in school intramurals, how¬ ever. IRENE MAY WALLMAN — Irene may be easily identified as that “quiet little red-head” who, in her own way, was always right in there pitching when she was needed. She was a member of the G. A. A. in her freshman year, and gave her wholehearted support to our J-Hop. KATHERINE WALTERS — She is the tall Senior girl who is a little on the shy side. The operettas were her main extra¬ curricular activities and she enjoyed singing as much as anyone who took part. One of the “old faithfuls” in the chorus she could always be counted on to do her bit. The role she hopes to play in the future will be that of a doctor’s assistant. 22

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“In Leading Roles ” ETHEL R, one who bered v- SQorts.llo natural is Me of I Ethe laljed hi C bat a thWer Wr, fh w Student and unior of the joined the StViriensiai SalKg staff and helped tT) bring home the bacon. MARGRET SEAFERT—Mar- gret is a cute blond who has plenty of charm. She helped on the Sophomore Prom and J-Hop committees. She was a member of the Library Club in her Jun¬ ior year and F. H. A. in her Senior year. Her ever-present smile will help her to win her wav in the world. SHIRLEY KAY SEGER—Kay was always full of vim, vigor, and vitality whether she was making those “swish” baskets on the girls’ basketball team, or taking a lead in the operetta. She liked school activities as well as outside ones. She was an active member of the G. A. A., the Science Club, and Chorus, and was one of the main “spark plugs” in making our J-Hop the success it was. KATHLEEN ELAINE SHAY- “Kathy” has been very active in her four years in high school. She was a sophomore class offi¬ cer, and was a member of both the band and chorus. She took an active part in the G. A. A. and girls’ intramurals, and Sci¬ ence Club. She was secretary of the Quill and Scroll, and earned a place on the honor roll. She appeared in the operetta and the Junior Play. Turning jour¬ nalist in her Senior year she was Business Manager of the Trojan and assistant editor for the Stur- gensian. LYLE LESLIE SLAGG — “Slug’s” ever present sense of humor will be missed around the old brain factory, for he was one who raised our dampened spirits. He was also quite an athlete participating in football and baseball as well as intra¬ murals. We saw T him in the Junior Play and Varsity Club where he contributed his bit. He intends to be an engineer, and he will no doubt be a good one. PRISCILLA SMITH—Priscilla is Dearborn’s contribution to Sturgis High. She adjusted herself quickly to the ways of us “southerns” and fell into line by- joining the G. A. A. Girls’ Intramurals was the natural following step, and we found out that she was a wicked opponent. She does not voice a life’s ambi¬ tion but you can bet that her determination will carry her a long way. PATRICIA E. STORMS SNOW —“Pat” is another one of our girls who “got her man” early in life. As president of the Junior Class she led us through the football and basketball seasons selling hot dogs, candy, and the like. When J-Hop time came around she seemed to be every¬ where at once and was large.] - responsible for its success. WESLEY STETSON—“Wes” is the big, easy going fellow that you could spot a mile. “Stet” was a good athlete, participating in our football, wrestling, and baseball programs. In the band he wore the orange and black like a true Trojan and played the baritone with fervor. He also lent a helping hand on the J-Hop. 21

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“In Leading Roles’’ SHIRLEY LOURIE WEAVER —Shirley sang in our chorus and operettas for four years and served the class on the commit¬ tees which planned the Sopho¬ more Prom and J-Hop. She helped make the Junior Play a “smash hit” and turned her literary abilities over to the Trojan for which she was re¬ warded by becoming Quill and Scroll treasurer. Shirley was in the G. A. A., Science Club, Dra¬ matics Club, and Girls’ Intra¬ murals. PHYLLI S WEIRICH — Phyllis is a girl you can always re¬ member by her cheerful smile. She hailed from Nottavva and Sand Lake, and was often reminded by a certain Chemistrv teacher that big fish come from Sand Lake. Cooking was her forte, and she helped to turn out those delicious meals we enjoyed at the cafeteria. LESLIE NILES WHIPPLE — “Let’er ripple, Whipple,” is one of the statements this tenor sax man made famous. “Whip” played four years in our high school band, was one of the main clogs in our dance band, and also did his bit in the German Band. Intramurals and the J- Hop rounded out this popular DeMolay’s school life. DORIS WOODS — Doris had many interests, both in and out of dear old S. H. S. She sang in the chorus, worked on the J-Hop, helped scramble up those delic¬ ious cafeteria meals, and turned in many a good reporting job for the Trojan, and helped on the Sturgensian sales staff. HARRY J. WENZEL—Harry was a sober faced boy, who was very musically inclined during his S. H. S. school days. He played cornet in the school band, in dance bands, and the German Band. Vieing with his musical talent were intramurals, base¬ ball and photography, activities in which he excelled. VICTOR RAY WYGANT — “Vic” was one of those farm boys who, as an underclassman, stood outside the limelight of activities but who, as an upperclassman, stepped directly onto the beam. He was an F. F. A. officer for three years. As a varsity quar¬ terback, he starred continually; and the basketball team profited greatly by his presence. In a few years, we will know him, we’re sure, as that successful Farmer Wygant.” 23